Proclamation 10847—National Adoption Month, 2024
Issued 2024-10-31 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Plain-English Overview
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Proclamation 10847 designates November 2024 as National Adoption Month. The proclamation emphasizes the importance of finding permanent, loving homes for children in foster care and recognizes the families, social workers, courts, and advocates who support the adoption process. It calls on Americans to consider adoption and to support children waiting for permanent families.
The proclamation speaks directly to prospective adoptive families, foster parents, child welfare professionals, and the broader public. It does not create new adoption programs, allocate funding, or change any legal requirements for adoption. It is a symbolic call to action grounded in the administration's stated commitment to child welfare.
Designating awareness months through proclamation is a well-established presidential practice with no constitutional complications. The action carries no binding legal weight and simply uses the presidential platform to elevate a cause of national importance.
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Constitutional Analysis
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This proclamation designates "National Adoption Month, 2024" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to adoption. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and they fall squarely within the executive tradition. They do not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens.
Ceremonial proclamations like this one are purely declaratory. They express the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation, drawing public awareness to causes or communities. They require no congressional approval and face no constitutional challenges.
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